What Does The Termite Life Cycle Look Like?
Like most other things in life, termites are not created as adults, and must grow from infancy. Not many people would be able to describe that life cycle, as it not common knowledge amongst the general public. Understanding the life cycle of this pervasive pest is easy with Conquer Termites Northside and our local experts. For all matters related to termites in Woody Point, call our team on (07) 3356 8801.
The development of a termite is called an 'incomplete metamorphosis', and is comprised of three main stages. Ranging in colour from white to light brown, translucent eggs are the starting point for a termite's life cycle. Despite their tiny size, these eggs can be seen by the naked eye. Nymphs hatch from these eggs, and are cared for by the young workers of the colony. Finally, using pheromones, the queen is able to control how these nymphs develop, creating adults that may be workers, soldiers, or other castes. To undergo an incomplete metamorphosis, termites have three phases in their development.
Do Termites Eat Plasterboard?
It's normal to think of termites as eating wooden supports buried in your walls and not much more. About whether or not termites will eat plasterboard, however, remains a different question, one that not everyone can answer. Fortunately, it's a simple matter for our team of termite experts here at Conquer Termites Northside to explain exactly what is and isn't at risk within your home. If you're experiencing issues with termites in Woody Point, you can reach out to our team on (07) 3356 8801.
Cellulose is the food of choice for termites, and they will eat anything they can find that contains it. It's common for construction companies to use plasterboard, a material termites are all too happy to eat, to build the walls inside your home. Even though there is no cellulose in the plaster panels themselves, to make drywall, those panels are wrapped in paper, which does contain the substance. Additionally, allowing moisture to build up on your walls can make them a more tempting target for termites, and may increase the threat of an infestation in your home. If termites have started eating the drywall in your home, you may be able to identify them via small pinholes they leave behind in the plasterboard, but it's best if you organise a professional termite inspection instead. Thanks to their unquenchable desire for cellulose, termites will eat anything they can find containing the substance, including plasterboard.
Is It Possible To Hear Termites In Your Walls?
It can be hard for homeowners to work out what's worse; an unexplained noise in your home in the dead of the night, or the chance that that noise may be termites. No matter how quiet they may be, Conquer Termites Northside can help you find any termites that may be hidden in the dark. When termites in Woody Point become a problem for you, call our team on (07) 3356 8801 to deal with it appropriately.
Termite activity results in a variety of noises coming out of your walls, though you might not be able to normally perceive them. These noises come in a broad variety, including popping, snapping, and clicking sounds. Wood fibres quietly pop and snap as they're torn apart, which may occur when termites are actively feasting on wood, or anytime thereafter. Additionally, you might also be able to distinguish the noise of termites communicating to each other through clicking, but it is also quite difficult to make out these sounds. During the day, the noise pollution is generally so high, it's impossible for many people to actually hear the noises that termites make. However, with the correct equipment, like a stethoscope, our team can listen for these sounds, and you might be able to hear them yourself once night falls. It is possible to hear noise from a termite colony, despite how quiet these infestations are.
